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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?
(a) The book of Proverbs.
(b) The book of Hosea.
(c) The book of Psalms.
(d) The book of Job.

2. When the guards discover Yakov digging at the concrete holding his chains in place, what do they find when they search his cell?
(a) A needle.
(b) A knife.
(c) A book.
(d) A calendar.

3. Who discovers what Yakov is doing and confiscates his materials?
(a) The deputy warden.
(b) Kogin.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Zhitnyak.

4. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?
(a) Burning down his enemy's house.
(b) Burning down the synagogue.
(c) Burning down the stables.
(d) Burning down the factory.

5. What are the papers sent in with Yakov's visitor?
(a) A new indictment.
(b) A newspaper account.
(c) A confession.
(d) A plan of defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is omitted from the indictment that surprises Yakov?

2. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, how does he characterize their early life together?

3. When spring arrives, who comes to the prison to comfort Yakov?

4. What is on the pages that Yakov has been given?

5. How does Yakov's new guard periodically amuse himself?

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